Music in Society - MUS 121 at New River Community College


         
 
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MUS 121 - Music in Society
Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers' lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at New River Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
65704 MUS 121-35 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-18 Virtual WW
65716 MUS 121-36Z 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-18 Virtual WW
This course will use either low or no cost materials.
65679 MUS 121-37Z 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-21 Virtual WW
This course will use either low or no cost materials.
84135 MUS 121-D1 3
 MTuWThF 
11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-01-07 Pulaski County High School P
Dual Enrollment
86050 MUS 121-D2 3
 MTuWThF 
11:26 a.m.-12:43 p.m.
 2026-01-07 Floyd County High School P
Dual Enrollment
83918 MUS 121-D35 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-07 Virtual Montgomery County HS WW
Dual Enrollment
83015 MUS 121-D36 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-07 Virtual Montgomery County HS WW
Dual Enrollment
84682 MUS 121-D37 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-08 Virtual Montgomery County HS WW
Dual Enrollment

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60475 MUS 121-37Z 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-20 Virtual WW
This course will use either low or no cost materials.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
75480 MUS 121-35 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-23 Virtual WW
This is a ten week course that will start September 24 and end December 12.
75479 MUS 121-37Z 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual WW
This course will use either low or no cost materials.
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